The King’s Speech – A Sterling Example of Coaching at Its Finest

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS When people ask me about what it is like to be a career coach, I go through explanations with stories that describe what is involved in my life’s mission.  Thanks to David Seidler who wrote the screenplay for The King’s Speech,...

Facebook, “The Social Network,” and Your Career Campaign

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh The release of the movie “The Social Network” has brought Facebook, one of the most popular social networking sites, to the forefront.  I wonder if the creators of Facebook ever realized the impact that their creation would have in the world...

The Spring Holidays- A Time for Renewal in Life and Career Search

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  By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS The spring holidays of Passover and Easter have a theme of renewal woven into the fabric of their celebrations.  Springtime is a time for the awakening of the earth with trees budding and flowers starting to bloom.  As I gaze...

Career Search – Avoiding The Pitfalls of Electronic Resumes and Job Postings

Interview Prep, Job Search, Resume Advice, Social Media Tips

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS When I work with my clients, I often hear that they struggle with the technical aspects of their job search. This includes how to format their resume for posting on job boards, online applications and a host of other...

8 Tips To Kickstart Your Career Search

Interview Prep, Job Search, Resume Advice, Social Media Tips

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS Whether you have just been laid off or have been working on a career campaign for a while, the New Year brings with it the opportunity to start your job search anew. However, for some people, the feeling of being...